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R70 YUM

2009 Ariel Atom

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,038 mi
Last recorded16,038 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ariel Atom12,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 YUM
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 16,038 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 16,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 15,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 14,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 13,834 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 13,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 12,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 11,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 10,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 9,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 9,129 miles

How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?

Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Stop lamp not working 28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 22
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard 14
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R70 YUM is a 2009 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2009 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 12,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ariel Atom fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R70 YUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ariel Atom typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Ariel Atom is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R70 YUM registered?

R70 YUM is a 2009 Ariel Atom, first registered on 10 February 2009.

Is R70 YUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 YUM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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